Eldon Grove Academy as part of Extol Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

Any post at our school is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of any role advertised with confidence through the medium of English.

We currently have the following vacancy at Eldon Grove Academy.  

Inclusion & Family Support Assistant 

Permanent Position

Full time: 37 hours per week (Term Time Only + 5 PD Days)
Required for: 2nd March 2026
Salary: Band 9 £31,537.00 - £33,699 
Actual Salary: £27,247.03 - £29,774.14

We are seeking to appoint a committed, resilient and highly organised Inclusion & Family Support Assistant to join the team at Eldon Grove Academy, part of Extol Academy Trust.

This role is central to our work with children and families who face barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, parents/ carers, school staff and external agencies to improve attendance, engagement, wellbeing and outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children. This is a demanding role. It requires professionalism, emotional intelligence and the confidence to work with families where relationships may be complex or challenging. In return, it offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference to children’s lives.

The successful candidate will :

• Have demonstrable experience in a comparable inclusion, family support or pastoral role supporting children and families.
• Have experience of working successfully with vulnerable children and families who face challenging circumstances.
• Have experience of line management, supervision or monitoring of staff.
• Have experience of leading or co-ordinating support plans and maintaining casework records.
• Have experience of implementing strategies to improve behaviour, engagement or attendance.
• Have strong organisational and IT skills, including maintaining
• computerised records and report writing.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a wider inclusion
• and safeguarding team.
• Have a working knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Have an understanding of safeguarding thresholds, Early Help and child protection processes.
• Be able to work effectively with external agencies and
• contribute to multi-agency meetings.
• Hold NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and GCSEs
• (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Hold a driving licence or be able to travel as required to support families.

In return, we can offer:

• Children who need and value consistent adult support.
• A professional, supportive and child-centred staff team.
• Strong leadership and a clear commitment to inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional development within Extol Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships between home and school, improving attendance and supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning. This is not an administrative post; it is a frontline inclusion role requiring resilience, discretion and a strong moral purpose.

Personal information provided will be processed in line with GDPR 2018 and Trust policies.

Please email completed application forms to:
admin@eldongroveacademy.co.uk or post to Eldon Grove Academy
by the closing date specified. Correct postage costs are the responsibility
of the applicant.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 29th January 2026, 9am
Shortlisting: Thursday 29th January 2026
Interviews will be held: Thursday 5th February 2026

Please also see Extol Trust website for vacancies at other schools within our Trust.